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So I have been reading the forums on DIY lasers for about 2 hours straight now..I feel like I need some clarification before I drop money on something..
The entirety of the laser unit is:
Power source -> Driver/Flexdrive (Regulates current to ensure diode doesn't take too many mA's. Can be adjusted with a potentiometer) -> Diode (Usually fitted into an AixiZ module.)
Is this correct?
1.) What materials do I need to have to build one after buying a jayrob build kit besides the ones he lists? (Diode, driver, module.)
2.) How do I figure out the setting (mA) on the driver?
3.) Would it be hard to press a diode into a module? I've seen some videos using a press, but I'm on a college campus...not too many tools are accessible.
4.) What would be a suggestion for the cheapest first DIY laser that involves the same concepts as all the others?
5.) It seems I'll be spending near $115 for a 405nm 200mW DIY, should I do a DIY or just buy the O-Like 200mW for $106? Is there any saving money in DIY?
I know I have TONS of questions, I'm really sorry if this isn't in the right section or something. I'm a complete newbie, so I apologize, all of your help is greatly appreciated. You guys are great, and I hope to actually contribute something soon enough.
The entirety of the laser unit is:
Power source -> Driver/Flexdrive (Regulates current to ensure diode doesn't take too many mA's. Can be adjusted with a potentiometer) -> Diode (Usually fitted into an AixiZ module.)
Is this correct?
1.) What materials do I need to have to build one after buying a jayrob build kit besides the ones he lists? (Diode, driver, module.)
2.) How do I figure out the setting (mA) on the driver?
3.) Would it be hard to press a diode into a module? I've seen some videos using a press, but I'm on a college campus...not too many tools are accessible.
4.) What would be a suggestion for the cheapest first DIY laser that involves the same concepts as all the others?
5.) It seems I'll be spending near $115 for a 405nm 200mW DIY, should I do a DIY or just buy the O-Like 200mW for $106? Is there any saving money in DIY?
I know I have TONS of questions, I'm really sorry if this isn't in the right section or something. I'm a complete newbie, so I apologize, all of your help is greatly appreciated. You guys are great, and I hope to actually contribute something soon enough.
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